Traveling from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
Kansas City's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Chicago.
Choose from 32 weekly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:55.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MDW to MCI flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Traveling to Kansas City (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
Southwest Airlines is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
With 78.15% of its services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MDW to MCI flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MDW and MCI:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight is AED 364. A return plane ticket right now is AED 787. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from MDW to MCI, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MDW to MCI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport.
Handy information about Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
77.88% of flights that leave from Chicago Midway International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Chicago Midway International Airport is about 19 kilometers from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near MDW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Consider booking a hotel close to MCI if you're catching a late Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Kansas City International Airport rental car and explore Kansas City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kansas City International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to central Kansas City
The street address for MCI is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
From Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Kansas City in April.
The warmest month in Kansas City is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MDW to MCI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Kansas City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometers south-west of Kansas City, a trip to Oklahoma City will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Bricktown, Oklahoma City Zoo and Lake Hefner Golf Course.
If you're looking to explore another side of United States, head for Omaha, roughly 274 kilometers north-west of Kansas City. Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park are key highlights.
